Shame. I remember reading The Odessa File and Day of the Jackal ages ago and sections still are crystal clear in my mind.
The Film of Day of the Jackal is superb. There is no wasted time, every scene is important and it goes along at a high speed. I guess the Odessa File is similar but I don't know it as well.
Not seen the remake of DOTJ, but isn't it something like 10 episodes, which puts me off somewhat.